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Compare Flat coated Retriever
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Flat coated Retriever
Large · 25–36 kg
- Bright
- Active
- Kindly
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Flat coated RetrieverLarge
- Typical adult height
- Flat coated Retriever56–61 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Flat coated Retriever25–36 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Flat coated Retrieverup to 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Flat coated RetrieverVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- Flat coated RetrieverVery lively
- Grooming
- Flat coated RetrieverSeveral times a week
- Shedding
- Flat coated RetrieverModerate shedding
- Training
- Flat coated RetrieverUsually eager to learn
- Barking
- Flat coated RetrieverTends to be quiet
Home life
- Home
- Flat coated RetrieverUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- Flat coated RetrieverA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Flat coated RetrieverUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Flat coated RetrieverSome dog experience helps
Living with others
- Children
- Flat coated RetrieverUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Flat coated RetrieverUsually sociable with other dogs
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.